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PROJECTION COLOR TV 61SBX59B 53SBX59B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-21 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 22-33 34-64 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 65-69
PROJECTION COLOR TV 61SBX59B 53SBX59B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-21 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 22-33 34-64 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 65-69
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... of uninsulated dangerous voltage within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to operate the TV. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50HZ, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. NOTE: This television receiver will display .... Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet. The exclamation point within the product s enclosure that are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user s authority to persons. NOTE: ¥There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. ¥Model and...
... of uninsulated dangerous voltage within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to operate the TV. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50HZ, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. NOTE: This television receiver will display .... Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet. The exclamation point within the product s enclosure that are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user s authority to persons. NOTE: ¥There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. ¥Model and...
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...in the instructions as the original part. If replacement parts are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should be left permanently in one corner of antenna discharge unit... screen or a PATTERN BURN may result in safe operating condition. Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are unable to restore normal operation by TV stations and cable companies, as well as to the television, be operated only from the wall outlet. This reminder is connected to provide ...
...in the instructions as the original part. If replacement parts are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should be left permanently in one corner of antenna discharge unit... screen or a PATTERN BURN may result in safe operating condition. Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are unable to restore normal operation by TV stations and cable companies, as well as to the television, be operated only from the wall outlet. This reminder is connected to provide ...
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... the notched part of the packing material. Replace the cover. ACCESSORIES Check to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. 4. POWER TV CABLE SAT PIP SWAP MOVE PIP CH HELP FRZ TV/CABLE/SAT VCR LST-CH AUDIO VOL MUTE CH INFO RECALL FAV CH GUIDE MENU EXIT L I G H C.S. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION...
... the notched part of the packing material. Replace the cover. ACCESSORIES Check to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. 4. POWER TV CABLE SAT PIP SWAP MOVE PIP CH HELP FRZ TV/CABLE/SAT VCR LST-CH AUDIO VOL MUTE CH INFO RECALL FAV CH GUIDE MENU EXIT L I G H C.S. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION...
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is no picture distortion. 6 To see this large screen at least four feet from the side of set . The ... hours, reflections from the television until there is recommended for example, in the room to the height of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can be sufficient. BEST VERTICAL VIEWING 20 ANGLE 8 3' 0' 5' 10' 15' 20' R 4' MINIMUM 4' MINIMUM L 20' S 50 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' ...
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is no picture distortion. 6 To see this large screen at least four feet from the side of set . The ... hours, reflections from the television until there is recommended for example, in the room to the height of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can be sufficient. BEST VERTICAL VIEWING 20 ANGLE 8 3' 0' 5' 10' 15' 20' R 4' MINIMUM 4' MINIMUM L 20' S 50 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' ...
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...store for the antenna mixer. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to produce a high quality picture. When both VHF and UHF antennas are... illustrations and names of the standard video cable to the ANT B terminal. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. Cables can be made with an S-Video feature in place of common...
...store for the antenna mixer. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to produce a high quality picture. When both VHF and UHF antennas are... illustrations and names of the standard video cable to the ANT B terminal. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. Cables can be made with an S-Video feature in place of common...
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... cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in use. Check the Power Light to turn the TV on the TV screen. The volume level will appear to end the autodemonstration. 8 NOTES: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 is turned off ...+ VOL- CURSOR VOL+ CH- These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in the top right corner of the TV screen. Press the POWER button on the TV set TV features to your desired sound level. Push open door and pull forward and down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when...
... cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in use. Check the Power Light to turn the TV on the TV screen. The volume level will appear to end the autodemonstration. 8 NOTES: Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 is turned off ...+ VOL- CURSOR VOL+ CH- These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in the top right corner of the TV screen. Press the POWER button on the TV set TV features to your desired sound level. Push open door and pull forward and down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when...
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... insert the audio cable into the left channel jack. 9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቧ POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The Artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light ...in the top right corner of the TV screen. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the room to give the best picture. (See page 54.) ቩ REMOTE ...
... insert the audio cable into the left channel jack. 9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቧ POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The Artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light ...in the top right corner of the TV screen. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the room to give the best picture. (See page 54.) ቩ REMOTE ...
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... do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack of your TV. 10 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown...
... do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack of your TV. 10 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown...
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...Y-CBCR Input 2 Input 2 provides Y-CBCR jacks for connecting equipment with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s Cb input and the components R-Y output to the TV s CR input. With this connection, the audio can be abnormal, when using the Y-CBCR jacks. NOTES: DO NOT connect...copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. the Y-CBCR input jacks, connect your components audio output to the TV s Input 2 Left and Right Audio Your component outputs may be necessary to inputs. (See pages 53 adjust TINT and 54.) or turn ...
...Y-CBCR Input 2 Input 2 provides Y-CBCR jacks for connecting equipment with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s Cb input and the components R-Y output to the TV s CR input. With this connection, the audio can be abnormal, when using the Y-CBCR jacks. NOTES: DO NOT connect...copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. the Y-CBCR input jacks, connect your components audio output to the TV s Input 2 Left and Right Audio Your component outputs may be necessary to inputs. (See pages 53 adjust TINT and 54.) or turn ...
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter INPUT OUTPUT STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your ... TO HI-FI See tips on Y page 15 CB CR L R OUTPUT DVD Player, Laserdisc player, etc. (Optional) Sub Woofer INPUT Sub Woofer L Audio R INPUT Cable TV Box Optional, see tips on page 15 ANT IN S-VHS V L R OUTPUT VCR #1 INPUT V L R VCR #2 LR INPUT LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier Wirelss Speaker Wireless Speaker...
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter INPUT OUTPUT STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your ... TO HI-FI See tips on Y page 15 CB CR L R OUTPUT DVD Player, Laserdisc player, etc. (Optional) Sub Woofer INPUT Sub Woofer L Audio R INPUT Cable TV Box Optional, see tips on page 15 ANT IN S-VHS V L R OUTPUT VCR #1 INPUT V L R VCR #2 LR INPUT LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier Wirelss Speaker Wireless Speaker...
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.... This could cause damage to your audio outputs or other type may degrade the audio performance of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. Any other damage to your TV. Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker. TO EXTERNAL SPEAKER R L CAUTION: Do not connect speakers simultaneously to... button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into the hole next to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of your TV was designed to original position and the wire is locked into place. PROJECTION TV SPEAKER AMPLIFIER 14 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER TO THE...
.... This could cause damage to your audio outputs or other type may degrade the audio performance of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. Any other damage to your TV. Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker. TO EXTERNAL SPEAKER R L CAUTION: Do not connect speakers simultaneously to... button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into the hole next to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of your TV was designed to original position and the wire is locked into place. PROJECTION TV SPEAKER AMPLIFIER 14 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER TO THE...
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... the standard video connection if your device has this feature. that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s CB input and the components R-Y output to the TV s Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. You may be used for more information on the television. Connect only ...and VCR#2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT:1 in place of your components audio output to the TV s CR input. In this feature. Use these may be viewed as DVD players. When using the Y-CBCR input jacks, connect your other electronic ...
... the standard video connection if your device has this feature. that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s CB input and the components R-Y output to the TV s Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. You may be used for more information on the television. Connect only ...and VCR#2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT:1 in place of your components audio output to the TV s CR input. In this feature. Use these may be viewed as DVD players. When using the Y-CBCR input jacks, connect your other electronic ...
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...speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. 16 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the ...remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL L R AUDIO TO HI-FI TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS ...
...speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. 16 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the ...remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL L R AUDIO TO HI-FI TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS ...
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... VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below . CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player...time the INPUT button is pressed as suggestions. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following ...
... VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below . CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player...time the INPUT button is pressed as suggestions. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following ...
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... the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on page 15 S-VHS V L R OUTPUT BACK OF VCR S-VIDEO 1 VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL HITACHI MODEL or similar model NOTES: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT...
... the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on page 15 S-VHS V L R OUTPUT BACK OF VCR S-VIDEO 1 VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL HITACHI MODEL or similar model NOTES: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT...
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...player to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT Y CB CR (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT 2 TV INPUT 2 TERMINAL R L Y CB CR AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER HITACHI MODEL or similar model NOTES: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Connect the cable...the cable from the CR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 2 (CR) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 4. The mode VIDEO:2 disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc or...
...player to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT Y CB CR (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT 2 TV INPUT 2 TERMINAL R L Y CB CR AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER HITACHI MODEL or similar model NOTES: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Connect the cable...the cable from the CR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 2 (CR) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 4. The mode VIDEO:2 disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc or...
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... when the television is connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the WIRELESS OUT output on the TV. 20 Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. ብ These speakers are connected to a rear speaker 8-Ohm output on the TV. ቦ These speakers are connected to the SUB WOOFER output on the... TV. ቧ This sub woofer is in SURROUND-DOLBY PRO LOGIC or SURROUND-DOLBY 3 STEREO mode. ቤ ...
... when the television is connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the WIRELESS OUT output on the TV. 20 Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. ብ These speakers are connected to a rear speaker 8-Ohm output on the TV. ቦ These speakers are connected to the SUB WOOFER output on the... TV. ቧ This sub woofer is in SURROUND-DOLBY PRO LOGIC or SURROUND-DOLBY 3 STEREO mode. ቤ ...
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... REQUIRED CONNECTION OFF ᕃ HALL ᕃ ᕆ MATRIX ᕃ ᕆ DOLBY PRO LOGIC (NORMAL) ᕃ ᕄ ᕆ DOLBY PRO LOGIC* (TV AS CENTER) ᕄ ᕅ ᕆ DOLBY 3 STEREO (NORMAL) DOLBY 3 STEREO* (TV AS CENTER) OPTIONAL CONNECTION EFFECT ᕅ ᕇ ᕈ Receive mono and stereo sound. ᕅ ᕇ ᕈ Gives the listener concert...
... REQUIRED CONNECTION OFF ᕃ HALL ᕃ ᕆ MATRIX ᕃ ᕆ DOLBY PRO LOGIC (NORMAL) ᕃ ᕄ ᕆ DOLBY PRO LOGIC* (TV AS CENTER) ᕄ ᕅ ᕆ DOLBY 3 STEREO (NORMAL) DOLBY 3 STEREO* (TV AS CENTER) OPTIONAL CONNECTION EFFECT ᕅ ᕇ ᕈ Receive mono and stereo sound. ᕅ ᕇ ᕈ Gives the listener concert...
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Functions are arranged and properly categorized into windows, making operation simple when multiple functions are in ብ. The light will stay on your HITACHI Projection TV, the remote control is designed to operate different types of the remote to I G ቤ H control (AMP, CD, TAPE). THE GENIUS REMOTE...cable box.) PIP CH HELP FRZ To operate your television. These buttons will now control your satellite box, slide the MULTI-PAGE select TV/CABLE/SAT ቢ switch on the side of the three pages. All other controls are grouped together in MULTI-PAGE sections, with ...
Functions are arranged and properly categorized into windows, making operation simple when multiple functions are in ብ. The light will stay on your HITACHI Projection TV, the remote control is designed to operate different types of the remote to I G ቤ H control (AMP, CD, TAPE). THE GENIUS REMOTE...cable box.) PIP CH HELP FRZ To operate your television. These buttons will now control your satellite box, slide the MULTI-PAGE select TV/CABLE/SAT ቢ switch on the side of the three pages. All other controls are grouped together in MULTI-PAGE sections, with ...